Native Dogwoods


Cornus alternifolia,   Cornus florida,   Cornus florida 'Appalachian Spring',   Cornus sericea 'Arctic Fire',   Cornus sericea (C. baileyi),   Cornus sericea 'Silver & Gold'


Alternate-leaf Dogwood, Cornus alternifolia

      A small tree also called the Pagoda Dogwood for its distinctive horizontal branching. Layers of white flowerheads in May, followed by attractive blue berries on red pedicels. Bird favorites, and pretty in the winter.      Ht. 10-15 ft. (Sun to Partial shade)

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Dogwood, Cornus florida

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Cornus florida 'Appalachian Spring'

Cornus sericea 'Arctic Fire'

Cornus sericea (C. baileyi)

      Known best for its bright red stems in winter, this clumping plant later produces white flowers in May, then interesting heads of white fruits for birds in late summer. Fall color is reddish-purple. Cut back occasionally to keep small for landscape use.      height 6-8 ft. (Sun to Partial shade)

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Cornus sericea 'Silver & Gold'



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